17-year-old charged with murder after fatal accident in Brighton

Rochester police have charged a 17-year-old with 2^and First-degree murder following the chase and crash that ended in Brighton last week and left a 92-year-old man dead.

On Wednesday, the RPD announced that Theodice Parks is charged with murder in the death of Thomas Chase.

Investigators said Parks was the driver of a stolen Kia that collided with Chase's car at the corner of East and Elmwood avenues last Thursday.

Parks was arraigned at Strong Hospital on Wednesday and charged with 2^and First degree murder. He is accused of “recklessly engaging in conduct that created a serious risk of death to another person and thereby causing the death of Thomas Chase.”

He was also charged with reckless endangerment after he drove into a uniformed police officer in Friederich Park, according to police. Parks is being held without bail. His case will be heard in criminal court.

The RPD also announced that the front seat passenger, 19-year-old Theophilus Parks, brother of Theodice Parks, was charged with illegal possession of stolen property. The back seat passenger, 19-year-old Trevan Simmons, was charged with illegal possession of a firearm.

Last week, police officials said the incident Thursday afternoon began when officers were called to Maria and Bernard streets for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found an accident involving a stolen car at the corner of Clifford Ave. and Maria St.

According to RPD, a suspect was picked up in another stolen car and backed toward an officer at a high rate of speed before driving away.

A chase ensued, which ended in Brighton with the collision with Thomas Chase's car, killing him.

Officials said the RPD and Monroe County District Attorney's Office are still investigating the incident. They also said as the investigation progresses, a grand jury will likely consider additional charges against all three suspects.